February 23 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 607-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Beat a total of three rivals in qualifying runs at 7f and 1m; went off 11-4 for handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m) this month where he raced freely and ran green before finishing nearly 7l behind the winner; may come on for the run but judgement suspended up in trip.
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14th

11

(16)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Newbury

Berkshire Schmokin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February in his second handicap; backward steps in his three starts since, admittedly clipping heels early on latest (Madjid's race at Doncaster; 11-2) but doubts are creeping in.

16/1

8th

6

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

Berkshire Schmokin

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Two turf starts last year; made the breakthrough in his second handicap when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in February; yet to build on that, however, and others arguably have more scope for improvement on this switch back to grass.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

26th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Berkshire Schmokin

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Improved for the step up to 9.4f when winning at Wolverhampton last month, his second handicap; only fourth behind two of tonight's rivals at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; needs to raise his game but that is possible.

3/1

5/1

Form: 039-74

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
No great progress for handicaps at about 1m but he did come from a long way back to take a late fourth here recently behind a subsequent winner and now looks well worth a go over this extra distance; can be involved.
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6th

7

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Akrivos

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

0-10 but he has posted some solid efforts on the AW; below his best at Southwell (7f, AW) 26 days ago and the switch back to turf isn't sure to suit; cheekpieces now added.

6/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Akrivos

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fourth on last three starts (1m-1m2f, Tapeta/Polytrack) including under Billy Loughnane at Lingfield three weeks ago; 2lb lower but this drop back to 7f asks a question.

5/1

Form: 555-56

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Finished close up on final 2yo start (1m, good to soft) but she hasn't shone on AW for new yard and has a stamina query over new trip.
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4th

14

(6)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Shes Got The Blues

8st 13lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Placed twice on AW in April but failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, taking record to 0-13; the most exposed contender.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Shes Got The Blues

9st 3lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

12-race maiden but she was placed in her two runs last month, both on Tapeta (1m and 7f); more to prove on turf but further progress can't be discounted.

6/1

3rd

9

(11)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Got The Blues

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

11-race maiden; lost out only by a short head off basement mark at Southwell (1m, AW) this month but went up 3lb for that, has wide draw here and needs to prove she can cope with the drop back in trip.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 55557-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven runs as 2yo; well held in her sole handicap, over 7f at Musselburgh, but soft ground probably didn't help; acts well enough on Polytrack and interesting to see what the market says on Tapeta debut.
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8th

8

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Sweet Love

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Johnston

Regressive ten-race maiden who has been well held in five handicaps at up to 1m4f; continues to drop down the weights but she was always in rear at Newcastle two weeks ago and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Love

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed, regressive maiden who again finished weakly on her first crack at 1m4f two months ago; handicapper giving her every chance but she's vulnerable to improvers and not obviously fancied.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Love

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Her limitations have been exposed over shorter trips, most recently sixth of nine on her seasonal return here two weeks ago (9.5f); by Dream Ahead but she is related to several strong stayers so this new, longer trip could unlock something extra.

6/1

Form: 7246-7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Close second in 7f Brighton maiden on second start; faded over 1m on handicap debut in October and finished last of seven on yard debut at Newcastle (1m, AW; first since wind surgery) recently; up again in trip with hood left off (worn last four starts) and has something to prove.
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4th

4

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Attention Seeker

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has gone backwards since showing promise last season for Harry Eustace; can't be recommended on this year's dismal efforts.

14/1

7th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:25 Doncaster

Attention Seeker

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Free-going sort; not matched 2yo form (for Harry Eustace) in three runs for new connections and he looked a hard ride at Wolverhampton last month, hanging badly right throughout; risky on the back of that.

33/1

10/1

Form: 4241-6

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has been handicapping since September, getting off the mark when dead-heating over 7f at Newcastle in December; never involved and way back over 1m2f there since and needs to show this is her trip; cheekpieces on.
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7th

8

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:32 Southwell (AW)

Lope Harswell

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Dead-heated at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December but she's struggled at around 1m2f in two starts since; cheekpieces, which were worn last time, are retained.

25/1

9th

9

(5)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lope Harswell

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

Has been handicapping since September, getting off the mark when dead-heating over 7f at Newcastle in December; never involved and way back over 1m2f there since and needs to show this is her trip; cheekpieces on.

10/1

6th

9

(7)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Lope Harswell

8st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Roger Fell

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when dead-heating over 7f here in December; she will need to improve again for the extra distance if she is to follow up.

8/1

Form: 96-677

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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Form: 7-45

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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5/1

Form: 797-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £35.50
Straight Forecast £30.81
Tricast £81.59
Trifecta £140.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Akrivos

SPOTLIGHT:

Darn Hot Dame

NEWMARKET:

Montu

Daily Mail:

Lope Harswell

Telegraph:

Berkshire Schmokin

The Times:

Darn Hot Dame

The Star:

Montu

POSTDATA:

Akrivos

The Guardian:

Akrivos

D Express:

Akrivos

Daily Mirror:

Akrivos

The Sun:

Akrivos

Daily Record:

Lope Harswell